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damp not spotted during survey
cheeky
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Hi, we moved into a 1930's house 8 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago the hoover went thru the skirting board! On further poking, 6 inches of the skirting board is completely decayed and soft in a couple of other places. A wood specialist company as been and looked over it - the damp seal has been breached in a couple of places along the wall, cost approx £1000 (waiting for his full report). He did say he was surprised it wasnt picked up in the survey as his meter found damp all along the wall.
Is this something a valuation report should of picked up?? And if so, have we any comeback??
Is this something a valuation report should of picked up?? And if so, have we any comeback??
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not on a valuation report no.
A valuation report from your lender only is a wander about to say is this house worth the price agreed? Will we lend on it ie is it resalaeable?
I hate to say this
but you should really have had at least a homebuyers on a house of this age, if not a full structural. I suggest you have a survey of one or either type now to identify or rule out any other potential problems ( roof, guttering, subsidence) so at least you can plan for future works :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0 -
I agree with lynzpower - the valuation report is for the lender - a bit of damp wouldn't be a material consideration for the mortgage.
Not sure if you really need to go to the expense of a post completion survey - perhaps you could get a friendly builder/architect to wander round it with you - will probably be happy to give a verbal comment along the line of "it's been standing for a few years looks pretty solid or crikey the roof's dodgy" - on the strength of that you can decide if a formal survey is warranted.0 -
damp surveyors are salesman who, surprise, surprise, always find you need expensive work. find a local recommended builder and see what they say.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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Did you have a basic valuation or homebuyers?0
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thanks, didnt think i had any comeback. Will get a 2nd opinion, they are a member of "British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association"
Rest of house is in good nick - newish roof, new windows
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many of my valuation reports have included comments on damp .....0
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